Michael Wiseman, a 68-year-old man from Jupiter, Florida, was arrested Friday after making violent threats on social media against former President Donald Trump, Senator J.D. Vance, and their daughters. Wiseman faces charges of making written threats to kill.
The Jupiter Police Department (JPD) acted on multiple tips from concerned citizens about Wiseman’s posts on Facebook. These posts included calls for cancer patients to target Trump and Vance, along with threats against their families.
In a coordinated effort, the JPD, U.S. Secret Service, and Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office investigated the threats. Wiseman was apprehended without incident on Saturday morning.
Local news station WPBF covered the story, noting the serious nature of Wiseman’s threats and the rapid response from law enforcement. Wiseman’s posts, which included graphic threats, caused significant concern among residents and authorities alike.
The arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting and addressing threats against public figures. The collaboration between local and federal agencies ensured that Wiseman was taken into custody and will be held accountable for his actions.
